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NYC Behavior Specialists
New York, New York

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistContract

Listed compensation

$150-$180/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 4mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • Job Title: Occupational Therapist (OT)
  • Company: NYC Behavior Specialists
  • Location: Brooklyn, NY In-Home
  • Job Type: Contract/Per Diem/Day-Time Schedule
  • Compensation: $150-$180/hr

About Us

NYC Behavior Specialists is a multidisciplinary agency providing high-quality therapeutic services, including ABA, SETSS, Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapy. We are currently seeking a Occupational Therapist (OT) to work one-on-one with a client in Brooklyn who requires occupational therapy services.

Job Responsibilities

Provide individualized occupational therapy in the child's home, addressing language development and communication goals.

  • Conduct assessments and evaluations to determine OT needs.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with IEP goals.
  • Work closely with parents and caregivers to support occupational goal achievement at home.
  • Maintain accurate session notes and progress reports.
  • Utilize evidence-based therapy techniques to improve outcomes of client

Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
  • Active New York State Occupational Therapy license (OT/L or OTR/L) in good standing.
  • Experience working with young children (preschool-aged) preferred.
  • Ability to build rapport with young children and engage them in play-based learning.

What We Offer

HIGH PAY: $150-$185/hr

Flexible Scheduling Based on Your Availability

Supportive, team-oriented work environment Opportunity for career growth and collaboration with other professionals

Join NYC Behavior Specialists today!

Key Responsibilities

Provide individualized, home-based occupational therapy for children, focusing on language development and communication goals. Conduct assessments, implement IEP-aligned treatment plans, and collaborate with caregivers to track progress.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Pediatric CareAssessment and EvaluationTreatment PlanningIEP Goal ImplementationPatient Rapport BuildingClinical Documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Occupational Therapist at NYC Behavior Specialists a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 706 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 48% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in pediatrics (occupational therapy)ranked against 706 Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPediatrics median $135k (middle half $135k–$135k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNew York index 107.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in New York32 active703 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 48% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment405 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,149 in the last 30 days779 the 30 days before (+47%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pediatrics pay trend+3.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (706 Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

10 jobs
2
<$155k
2
$156k
1
$166k
3
$185k-415k
2
$416k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

12 jobs
401k / retirement match
92%
Sign-on bonus
50%
CME allowance
50%
Loan repayment
8%
PSLF eligible
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$60-$200/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist (OT) – School-Based - Sign-On Bonus

Family of Kidz · New York, New York

$60-$200/hr
#3

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$154k-$207k
#4

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$80-$90/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 706 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About NYC Behavior Specialists

Benefits & Perks

HIGH PAY: $150-$185/hr
Flexible scheduling
Supportive, team-oriented work environment
Opportunity for career growth

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$875k
Typical market rent
$4,089/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.